Between Two Beers – Team

Roles: Keynote Speaker, Speaker, MC, Panel Hosts

Themes: Business, Lifestyle & Wellbeing, Sports

Steve Holloway and Seamus Marten are the hosts of one of New Zealand’s most successful long-form podcasts, Between Two Beers. What started four years ago with a microphone in Steve’s garage — after more than 20 years of friendship — has grown into a show with over two million downloads and a loyal monthly audience of more than 100,000 listeners.

In 2023, Between Two Beers was named Best Episodic Podcast at the NZ Voyager Media Awards, recognising both the depth of their interviews and the quality of the conversations they create.

At the heart of their success is something simple: curiosity, preparation and genuine connection. Steve and Seamus have built a reputation for drawing out honest, thoughtful conversations from some of New Zealand’s most successful and recognisable figures — and that same skill translates seamlessly to the stage.

As MCs, moderators or keynote speakers, they bring warmth, humour and a relaxed confidence that immediately puts audiences at ease. Their sessions feel conversational rather than scripted, insightful without being heavy, and entertaining without losing substance. Whether hosting a gala dinner, leading a live Q&A or sharing the lessons behind their podcast journey, they create an atmosphere that feels engaging, inclusive and easy.

• Topics

  From Garage to Growth
  Turning a passion project into one of New Zealand’s most popular podcasts.

  Building Audience & Community
  How consistency, curiosity and authenticity create loyal followings.

  The Business of Podcasting
  Practical lessons on monetising content and building sustainable media brands.

  The Power of Authentic Conversation
  Why honest dialogue builds deeper connection — in business and life.

  Friendship in Business
  The realities, tensions and rewards of building something meaningful together.

• Keynote

  From Garage to Growth: Building Between Two Beers

  In this engaging and entertaining keynote, Steve and Seamus share the journey behind Between Two Beers — from recording interviews in a garage to becoming one of New Zealand’s most listened-to long-form podcasts.

  Blending humour, behind-the-scenes stories and practical insight, they explore what they’ve learned from interviewing high performers across sport, business and media — and how those lessons apply to building audience, partnership and purpose.

  Audiences will leave with:

  • Practical insight into growing audience and brand

  • A clearer understanding of what makes authentic conversation powerful

  • Lessons from some of New Zealand’s most successful people

  • An honest perspective on friendship, risk and building something meaningful

  Duration: 45–60 minutes (customisable)

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